About Us
The Silicon Valley Half Marathon & 5K brings runners together in the heart of San Jose for a race weekend that celebrates the region's running community while supporting local families through our charity partner, Sacred Heart Community Service.
Race weekend takes place Friday, March 12 through Sunday, March 14, 2027, and includes a Health & Fitness Expo, bib and shirt pickup, and race day itself. Both the Half Marathon and 5K start and finish at Riverview Park along the Guadalupe River Trail, with the Half Marathon starting at 8:00am and the 5K following at 8:30am.
Every participant who crosses the finish line receives a custom die-cast finisher medal commemorating the race. Whether you're chasing a personal best in the Half Marathon or running the 5K with family and friends, the course is designed to showcase San Jose's scenic riverfront trail system from start to finish.
Two race distances
Choose the Half Marathon or the 5K. Both start and finish at Riverview Park, so runners and spectators gather in one place all morning.
A full race weekend
The Health & Fitness Expo and packet pickup run Friday and Saturday ahead of race day, so there's no rushed morning-of pickup.
Run with a purpose
We're proud to partner with Sacred Heart Community Service, a San Jose nonprofit serving families across Silicon Valley. Runners can choose to add a donation during registration.
Our Charity Partner: Sacred Heart Community Service
Sacred Heart Community Service (SHCS) is a San Jose-based nonprofit dedicated to building a community free from poverty. Founded in 1964 by Louise Benson as a grassroots effort to help her neighbors, SHCS has grown into a vital Silicon Valley institution, serving over 40,000 people annually with food, clothing, and housing assistance alongside education, leadership development, and advocacy programs.
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Explore the Race
Course maps, start times, corral info, and current registration pricing for both distances.
Local run clubs, training partners, and groups that are part of race weekend.
The businesses and organizations helping bring the Silicon Valley Half Marathon to San Jose.
Sign up to help at packet pickup, the expo, or along the course on race day.
Parking, packet pickup, bag check, and other race weekend logistics answered.
Questions about registration, the course, or race weekend? Reach the race team here.